Tensile properties of chemically treated hemp fibres as reinforcement for composites
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Article Title | Tensile properties of chemically treated hemp fibres as reinforcement for composites |
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ERA Journal ID | 4883 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Kabir, M. M. (Author), Wang, H. (Author), Lau, K. T. (Author) and Cardona, F. (Author) |
Journal Title | Composites Part B: Engineering |
Journal Citation | 53, pp. 362-368 |
Number of Pages | 7 |
Year | 2013 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Place of Publication | Oxford, United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1359-8368 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2013.05.048 |
Abstract | Natural fibres, unlike synthetic fibres fabricated in-house, grow naturally. Their geometrical and physical properties are highly affected by environmental issues such as climate change. For instance, inconsistent cross-sectional areas and shapes along the length of a natural fibre can result from environmental changes. These irregularities in natural fibres affect the ultimate load that can be carried by these fibres in structural engineering applications. In this study, the tensile properties of single hemp fibres were measured by taking into account, the variations in fibre diameters. Alkali, acetyl and silane treatments of fibres were carried out to obtain a better surface finish. The treatment effects on the fibres with respect to tensile properties were discussed. The relationship between tensile properties of treated fibres and the variation of their diameters was also studied. It was found that the tensile strength of chemically-treated fibres was lower than that of untreated fibres. |
Keywords | hemp fibre; chemical treatments; fibre diameter; tensile properties |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 400510. Structural engineering |
400505. Construction materials | |
340502. Natural products and bioactive compounds | |
Public Notes | © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. Published version deposited in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. |
Byline Affiliations | Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q1zy3/tensile-properties-of-chemically-treated-hemp-fibres-as-reinforcement-for-composites
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